Antonyms for analeptic


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : an-l-ep-tik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæn lˈɛp tɪk


Definition of analeptic

Origin :
  • 1660s, "restorative, strengthening" (in medicine), from Greek analeptikos "restorative," from analambanein "to receive, take up in one's hands" (see analemma). Related: Analeptical (1610s).
  • As in therapeutic : adj healing
  • As in restorative : adj therapeutic
  • As in comforting : adj cheering
  • As in pick-me-up : noun stimulant
  • As in stimulant : noun substance that invigorates
  • As in tonic : noun restorative drink, medicine
  • As in pep pill : noun pill with stimulant
  • As in amphetamine : noun hard drug

Synonyms for analeptic

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